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Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day
March 27th, 2012
Which of the following titles is actually the name of a country hit? "Leave the Kids At Home, Baby, We're Off to Nashville," "Drove Your Pickup Through My House," or "One Last Kiss Before I Go Hunting.' Give up? Okay, none of them are real titles, but you'd believe it, which is why we love the quirkiness of country music.
National Black Forest Cake Day
March 28th, 2012
A layered chocolate cake with whipped cream, cherry filling and a dash of liqueur, this dessert originated in the Black Forest region of Germany. Some believe that it was actually named for the traditional costume of the region, which is black, red and white like the cake. Some believe the costume was based on the cake. In fact, the German equivalent to the chicken and egg question translates to roughly, 'What came first, the cake or the costume?'
National Something On A Stick Day
March 28th, 2012
Some popular on-a-stick favorites include corn dogs, chicken satay and popsicles. Why not impress your friends today by making your lunch on a stick? Start out with meat and veggies. Penne pasta seems easy to work with. And cheese, but not if it's melted.
National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day
March 29th, 2012
It's cake; do we need any other reason to celebrate? We do? Okay then. It's the 41st birthday of Bob from Accounts Payable. He might like Lemon Chiffon Cake. Discuss.
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day
March 29th, 2012
With Main Street slowly being replaced by the mall's parking lot, small, specialized shops are an endangered species! Let's rally together to visit at least one Mom and Pop shop today.
Smoke and Mirrors Day
March 29th, 2012
This isn't happening. This day doesn't really exist. It's all an illusion. Just smoke and mirrors. (And chicken wire, an old mattress and chewing gum. But now we've said too much.)
I remember when all the good stores were in DOWNTOWN Shreveport. But, due to all the parking meters....and having to put more money in them every several hours....free parking at shopping centers was a nobrainer. So, people quit shopping DOWNTOWN. IMO the parking meters put the DOWNTOWN businesses out of business!Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
I thought Bob liked ice cream!Quote:
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Only 15 Days til the Spring Game :) GO DAWGS!!!! JFW I'm more than ready for some LA Tech Bulldawg football!
Thought I was running the show by myself.
National Doctors Day
The first National Doctor's Day was observed in 1933 because Eudora Almond, wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, thought her husband deserved some solid recognition. Looks like someone was gunning for the title of Best Wife Ever.
National I Am In Control Day
March 30th, 2012
The phones are ringing off the hook, the kettle's whistling on the stove, the kids got glue and glitter all over the new carpet, the copy machine is out of paper, and who dyed the poodle pink? Get a grip! Remember you are in control.
Take a Walk in the Park Day
March 30th, 2012
You can fit in a walk on your lunch break because this is one of the few physical activities you can do in your every day clothes! Though Barry from IT didn't get the memo. He insists on wearing tight shorts, knee socks and a half shirt.
It's raining :(Quote:
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or misting heavilyQuote:
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sportdawg,
I think you missed National Cleavage Day. It is either today or yesterday.
I don't know why the Hallmark site missed that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by jellidawg
I thought that went on a different thread. However, I do see two good reasons to post it here...or should I say, post them here?Quote:
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Brings back precious mamerr ... I mean memories.Quote:
Originally Posted by 70TECHGRAD
If I win the Mega Millions Jackpot....LA TECH will have a domed stadium next year.
I am going to win, but I will build a domeQuote:
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I didn't win
The Eiffel Tower in Paris was inaugurated on this day in 1889. Since then its had more than 200 million visitors, many of whom had Dad force them to pose for pictures, telling them to 'Stand right there, now hold up your hand like this. No, like this. Like you're holding the tower in the palm of your hand. It's a trick photography thing. Just trust me. Don't be so difficult. The sooner we get this over with the sooner we can all go get some more crepes.'
Natonal Bunsen Burner Day
The Bunsen burner is that thing that sat on the shelf in your chemistry class that you always wanted to use in cool experiments requiring fire, but instead you spent all your time learning about the periodic table. The burner was invented by Robert Bunsen and, at its hottest setting, produces an impressive roaring blue flame.
April Fools Day
April 1st, 2012
Already up to your ears in loosened saltshaker tops, whoopee cushions and fake news stories? We'll spare you another prank today and give you the straight details. In the UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, tricksters have to get their jokes in before noon. Anyone who does so afterward is the April Fool. Boy do they have the right idea because in the US it seems to go on all day.
International Tatting Day
April 1st, 2012
No April fools jokery here: today is a day for making doilies, seriously. Tatting dates back to the early 19th century and is the process of making lace by hand. And doilies are just the beginning. Once you're a tatting expert you can make collars that look like doilies, or pet clothes that look like doilies, or a shawl that looks like a doily. The sky's the limit.
National One Cent Day
April 1st, 2012
If giving someone your two cents is giving them your advice, then is giving someone one cent like giving them your half-baked ideas? Pretty good deal if you ask us. Not much else one cent can buy you.
I didn't win either. We might have to stand in the rain during a game this year. But, I hope not.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
Wow.............only 13 more days til the Spring Game. I can hardly wait!!! :)
Children's Book Day
April 2nd, 2012
Kids get to have all the fun. We grown-ups are stuck with books that are just chock full o' words. Big ones. It's exhausting, really. So today take a break from the 1000 page novel that's been collecting dust on your nightstand for the past eight months and pick up one of your childhood favorites instead.
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 2nd, 2012
One of the best qualities of the PBJ is that it's totally portable, and tastes even better when it's been kind of squished in the bottom of a backpack all day. Try that with a tuna melt.
World Autism Day
April 2nd, 2012
The United Nations declared this day to bring together autism organizations around the world in an effort to increase awareness and understanding of this condition. Autism affects 1 in 110 children and government statistics indicate an increase in autism diagnoses every year.
Football crosses over into basketball.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WN7o...ature=youtu.be
WOW, only 12 Days til the Spring Game :) GO DAWGS!!!! JFW I'm more than ready for some LA Tech Bulldawg football!
I sure would like to know why Isham left. Makes no sense to me????
Maybe he found out you can play basketball from the shotgun?Quote:
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I think you may be on to something there!Quote:
Originally Posted by JuBru
National Don't Go To Work Unless It's Fun Day
April 3rd, 2012
Do you work at the circus? Are you a professional ice cream taster? Do you design costumes for kittens? No? Congratulations! You get the day off. Hope this makes up for the rest of the year.
National Tweed Day
April 3rd, 2012
At prestigious universities across New England, tweed jackets are actually doled out to professors as uniforms. Okay, not really, but you'd think so by the looks of things around campus. So why not throw on a little tweed and see if it doesn't make you feel smarter.
World Pillow Fight Day
April 3rd, 2012
If only all the conflict in the world could be solved with a good old-fashioned pillow fight. Perhaps we'd find peace. Until someone gets clobbered really good in the face and breaks their glasses. Then we're in trouble.
WOW, only 11 Days til the Spring Game :) GO DAWGS!!!! JFW I'm more than ready for some LA Tech Bulldawg football!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyCIYjGkxH8Quote:
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Looks like fun.Quote:
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National Cordon Bleu Day
April 4th, 2012
It's the ham and cheese stuffed chicken recipe that's so delicious the French named a whole cooking school empire after it. Wait, no, maybe it's the other way around. Yeah, the school came first, opening in Paris in 1895. Our mistake.
National Tell-A-Lie Day
April 4th, 2012
Since there's a good chance you'll spend the day in a fog of lies, here are a few tips to tell if someone is being dishonest. 1) They avoid making eye contact. 2) They touch or scratch their nose, throat or mouth. 3) Their eyes dart back and forth rapidly and they sweat profusely while they insist that they didn't use the last of the milk and put the empty carton back in the fridge. Ah ha!
Hmmmm....sounds like Obama!Quote:
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WOW, it is almost here...only 10 Days til the Spring Game :) GO DAWGS!!!! JFW I'm absolutely ready for some LA Tech Bulldawg football!
Well, we were in good shape at quarter back. Now, we are a hand hitting on a helmet, away from things turning into a disaster. I hope SD has his eye on an experienced QB!!
Read a Road Map Day
April 5th, 2012
All it takes is for someone to get you a GPS navigation system as a birthday gift and next thing you know you can't find the way to the end of your driveway without it. But if you've grown wary of following its every request, if its lead you to an abandoned lot and told you its your doctor's office, or mocked you for turning the wrong way, today's the day to set yourself free. Dig around in your glove compartment, or route around in the old fast food wrappers under your seat, somewhere in your car there is probably a road map. Use it wisely and you'll be on the road to recovery in no time.
School Librarian Day
April 5th, 2012
The school librarian was always there to help us find ways to--- Shhhhh! Sorry, we'll keep it down. As I was saying, the school librarian helped us find ways to explore the world through ---Shhhh! Ok quieter. We could explore the world through stories and open our imaginations -- Shhhh! Forget it, I'll talk to you in gym class.
Texas Tech recruits get lost trying to find campusQuote:
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Must get back to the library.
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WOW, it is almost here...only 9 Days til the Spring Game :) GO DAWGS!!!! JFW I'm absolutely ready for some LA Tech Bulldawg football!
I sure see TWO good reasons to do so!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by OLDBLUE
Well, apparently she was gone by the time I showed up.:(
Either that or she aged and gained 40 pounds?
:)Quote:
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Good Friday occurs two days before Easter Sunday in the United States. It is the day when Christians commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion, which plays an important part in the Christian faith.
Passover begins (Sundown until Friday, 4/13)
April 6th, 2012
Passover is a Jewish holy day and festival that is celebrated over 7 or 8 days and commemorates the narrative of the Exodus and the endurance of Jewish people throughout history. During Passover, no bread is eaten and thus Matzo is the primary symbol of the holiday.
National Sorry Charlie Day
April 6th, 2012
Charlie the tuna just couldn't get a break. All he ever wanted was to be a Starkist tuna, but even with his snazzy specs and comedic outlook, he just wasn't bait worthy. Today we sympathize with our gilled buddy, as we've all been rejected at one time or another. But we won't let it get us down because, as Charlie can tell you, there are plenty of other fish in the sea.
National Caramel Popcorn Day
April 6th, 2012
Caramel popcorn is a regular snack of fundraising carnivals, ice cream socials and the mall's food court. A sticky sweet alternative to its salty cousin, caramel corn can be tricky to make, which is just all the more reason to celebrate. Not only is it readily available -- it's a gourmet delicacy!
[QUOTE=sportdawg;1219639]National Caramel Popcorn Day
April 6th, 2012
Caramel popcorn is a regular snack of fundraising carnivals, ice cream socials and the mall's food court. A sticky sweet alternative to its salty cousin, caramel corn can be tricky to make, which is just all the more reason to celebrate. Not only is it readily available -- it's a gourmet delicacy!
True dat!
Only 8 Days til the Spring Game :D
National No Housework Day
April 7th, 2012
Keeping up with the housework is overrated. You can spend your whole weekend making your place look spotless, but by Wednesday you're right back to where you started. How did the kitchen get so messy when all you made was a sandwich? And how is the hamper already overflowing? Who's wearing all these clothes anyway? Today just put down the broom, pick up the remote, and let the dust bunnies fall where they may.
No housework day is everyday.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
Easter
April 8th, 2012
Kids everywhere will wake up this morning to see the basket full of candy the Easter bunny left for them. Other secular traditions include dying eggs and participating in egg hunts. Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and is observed with church service and a feast with loved ones.
Draw a picture of a bird day
Kick it old school by tracing the outline of your hand and, ta-da, you have a turkey. Gobble gobble. Or draw a couple of squiggles over a beach scene to represent seagulls. Drawing a picture of a bird is easy. Unless you want it to look like a real bird.
National All Is Ours Day
April 8th, 2012
Okay so as of this morning it appears that all is ours, and since no one mentioned who gets what, it looks like we're just going to have to share everything. So who wants to get the first shift test-driving the sports cars? And who wants to spend that time jumping from bed to bed in the mattress store? Great. Now, I know this isn't fun, but someone has to clean up after the giraffes. If you do this then you get to spend the next hour in the bulk candy section and you can be a team captain in the paintball tournament after lunch.
Vesahka (Buddha's Birthday)
April 8th, 2012
While this holiday is sometimes referred to as Buddha's Birthday, it actually celebrates his birth, enlightenment and death. It is observed by making ceremonial offerings to The Buddha of flowers or candles, listening to talks by monks, and making special effort to bring happiness to the less fortunate. In Japan, Buddha's Birthday is always celebrated on this date, but in the Indian subcontinent and China, the date varies according to the lunar calendar.
Well, I unloaded and loaded the dishwasher.Quote:
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National Cherish an Antique Day
April 9th, 2012
Whether its gathering dust in your grandmother's attic or sitting on an end table, clashing with the modern furniture in your living room, that old piece of junk is a precious piece of history. Antiques are neat little artifacts, a way to learn about the lifestyle and tastes of those who came before us. So today, stop to admire that ancient item of yours because it's a window to the past' not to mention it could be worth a fortune. Cha-ching!
National Name Yourself Day
April 9th, 2012
It didn't really take when you tried to get your friends to call you R-Dogg last summer, but maybe today you'll have better luck.
Hello, my name is SportdawgQuote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
National Winston Churchill Day
April 9th, 2012
On this day in 1963, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was named an honorary United States citizen. Churchill was the British Prime Minister during World War II, and he worked extensively with Roosevelt to achieve victory. He was the first person ever to receive the honorary US citizenship, and since then only 6 other world figures have joined the club. So let's all put on our trench coats, light a cigar, and pay tribute to Churchill and his legacy.
Yesssssssssssssssssssssss....it is almost here!!!!!! Only 5 days til the Spring Game!!!!
Sportdawg....ya goin to tha Spring Game??
Soccer at 11:30 - so not this yearQuote:
Originally Posted by 70TECHGRAD
Grandpa has 3 grandkids on the soccer team, but he's going to a football scrimmage
National Golfers Day
April 10th, 2012
Golfers have found a way to play a sport that doesn't involve serious injuries, grueling practices, or the dependence on youth. They're like, 'No thanks, I don't want to perspire all over my sweater vest. I'll just be over here in the shade until it's my turn. Now hurry it up. I want to finish this game in time for cocktail hour at the club house.' Brilliant!
National Siblings Day
April 10th, 2012
Sure they sometimes hogged all the attention, not to mention more than their half of the back seat during long car trips, but they are also the only other people on the planet who understand how weird your parents are. So today give them a shout out. Thank them for never ratting you out when the vase in the living room mysteriously shattered all over the floor. Or telling you that your braces didn't look that bad. Siblings are like the best friends we never asked for but are really glad we have.
Sorry to hear that, but hope your boys win the game!Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
The only way they will do that is if my nephew Landon turns into Landon Donovan. :D I'm glad they do not keep score.Quote:
Originally Posted by 70TECHGRAD
No score = all for the fun of it.Quote:
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National Cheese Fondue Day
April 11th, 2012
Fondue is a warm batch of Swiss culinary deliciousness that makes for one swinging party. Simply melt a big ol' pot of cheese and serve with bread, veggies and skewers. Party guests will gather round and dig in. It's all fun and games' until someone loses an earring. Then it's time to switch over to the pigs in a blanket.
National Eight-Track Tape Day
April 11th, 2012
Kids these days. Scooting around on their skateboards, listening to that crazy rap music on their tiny little mp3 players. Those things are getting smaller every year. Surprised they don't just lose them in the folds of their giant sweatshirts or the massive pockets of their baggy jeans. Back in our day, music just wasn't music unless it was recorded on magnetic tape and rolled up in a bulky plastic cartridge that was sensitive to dust and temperature extremes. Yes, I'm talking about the eight-track tape. 46 straight minutes of sweet, sweet music.
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In case you forgot what an 8-track looked like! My dad had one of these when I was a kid.
Looks like a fun partyQuote:
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Hey, I may be a little behind but I heard that CUSA and MWC may try some sort of merger thing. Wonder what our chances are?
So did mine. We also had one of those cassette to 8track convertor things due to the old stereo in our car.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
I saw one of these Attachment 9134 at Walmart and laughed. Do cars still have tape players?Quote:
Originally Posted by TN Dawg 13
Back in the day...I had a 4 track player...it came out before the 8 track player.
Only 3 DAYS til the Spring Game...it is almost here!!!!
Big Wind Day
April 12th, 2012
On this day in 1934, three weather surveyors on Mt. Washington in New Hampshire recorded the highest velocity natural wind ever measured on Earth. Once the wind died down and they'd had a chance to comb their hair and clean up the papers it blew all over the place, they found the gust had reached a whopping 231 miles per hour. Ever since then, New Hampshire residents have been known to refer to major news events as, 'The biggest thing to happen since that really big wind we had that one time.'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0hyExZ9DfoQuote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
Look Up At The Sky Day
April 12th, 2012
Look up at the sky today. Gah! Not directly into the sun. Are you okay? Yeah you'll be seeing those spots for a few minutes. Anyway, next time look up and admire the clouds. Hey, that one looks like a rabbit! Whoops, sorry, didn't mean to make you look again. You know what, just wait until tonight and check out the stars. Much safer.
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Russian Cosmonaut Day
April 12th, 2012
It was on this day in 1961 that Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became this first man in space, orbiting the earth aboard Vostok 1. Many consider this to be the event that started the space race between the US and the Soviet Union. And we maintain that race isn't over until someone builds an amusement park on the moon.
Only 2 DAYS til the Spring Game...it is almost here!!!!
When I looked up today...the clouds spelled out...GO DAWGS!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg